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WI SB424

Bill

Status

Vetoed

12/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Van Wanggaard

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands student teaching requirements for Wisconsin teacher preparatory programs to include summer sessions as an alternative to full semesters, allowing students to complete full-day student teaching for a full summer session following the cooperating school's schedule
  • Applies the same summer session option to out-of-state applicants seeking Wisconsin teaching licenses who completed professional training programs elsewhere
  • Requires the state superintendent to promulgate rules implementing these student teaching requirements
  • Allows the state superintendent to grant exceptions when midyear calendar differences between teacher preparatory institutions and cooperating schools would prevent students from attending their institution's classes
  • Requires acceptance of accreditation from regional, national, or programmatic accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for licensing and program approval purposes

Legislative Description

Teacher preparatory programs.

Last Action

Report vetoed by the Governor on 12-5-2025

12/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Education9/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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